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AO51 FJX

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,877 mi
Last recorded66,877 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FJX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,877 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2015 66,877 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,525 miles

Exhaust system rusted

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Servo pipe starting to crack

Fail 1 Sep 2014 58,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust system rusted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2013 51,867 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cooling fan not working

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,867 miles

engine cooling fan not working

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,156 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,985 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre starting to castle inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,578 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,789 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 21,494 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 21,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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AO51 FJX is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 70,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 FJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 FJX registered?

AO51 FJX is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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